Episode 57 - The Montage

Episode 57 - The Montage

Playing with the passage of time is part of storytelling, but what if you want some of those details are still essential? Queue the montage! In today's episode, the 3RPG hosts break down the what, when, hows of planning a riveting sequence without boring your players. Comments: - Sandra's character did not, in fact, die that night. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:25 - What is a montage? 12:15 - Risks of montage 16:30 - When to use a montage? 18:44 - Types of montage 26:09 - Rules of montage 28:22 - Dear GM - Party runs from encounters 30:21 - Montage and music 31:49 - Planning vs. improv 36:59 - Controlling tension 41:27 - The curse of the montage (campaign idea) Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast] Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp [https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/] https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social] https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org [https://www.tanukigames.org] See more book release and appearances from Sandra Rosner: https://www.sandrarosner.com [https://www.sandrarosner.com]

Episode 56 - Pigeon Wizard - Familiars, Pets, and other Animals

Dogs, pigeons, and hippos, oh my! Join the 3RPG hosts as they tackle the tricky balance of allowing pets in your game without letting the menagerie take over the table. Comments: - 1:45 - This opens up a much larger discussion about cultural appreciation vs. appropriation. for a great entry into this topic, we recommend: A Taste of Culture: Discussing Cultural Appreciation | Nora Brue | TEDxRansomEvergladesSchool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb48YOPJ-1A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb48YOPJ-1A] - Sandra's doggo's rain jacket: https://www.hurtta247.com/product-page/monsoon-coat-ii-eco [https://www.hurtta247.com/product-page/monsoon-coat-ii-eco] - Submit listener questions to: ThreeRPGPodcast@gmail.com [ThreeRPGPodcast@gmail.com] - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/ [https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/] - Cheese Wizards - https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofcheese/ [https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofcheese/] Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:54 - The four categories of TTRPG animals 10:32 - Pets/companions 18:30 - Listener Questions - Competitive Candyland 28:53 - Uses and consequences of companions in campaign 38:23 - Favorite uses of companion animals (Pigeon Wizard) 41:21 - Reskinning Familiars Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast] Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp [https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/] https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social] https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org [https://www.tanukigames.org] See more book release and appearances from Sandra Rosner: https://www.sandrarosner.com [https://www.sandrarosner.com]

Episode 55 - Leveling Uppies (Part 2)

Description: Who knew that leveling was such a hot topic that it needed two episodes? Jay, Sandra, and Chris did! Join the 3RPG hosts as they fight their way to the top of the leveling curve and finally demystify the quest for ultimate POWAH! Comments: - Mammatus Clouds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammatus_cloud [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammatus_cloud] Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 6:12 - Level up method 9:24 - Levels after dying? 13:30 - Items as leveling 17:01 - Player overgrowth & story vs powerups 22:35 - Leveling nuance - enhancements vs base stats 27:27 - Leveling means different things to different players 35:28 - Experiences: unlocking harder fights as leveling 41:34 - How long can campaigns run before power creep occurs? Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast] Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp [https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/] https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social] https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org [https://www.tanukigames.org] See more book release and appearances from Sandra Rosner: https://www.sandrarosner.com [https://www.sandrarosner.com]

Episode 54 - Perception Check

Some stats are so commonly used that they almost feel like a requirement, but this leads to the entire group jumping to make the same roll. In this episode, the 3RPG hosts discuss ways to make common checks more interesting and impactful. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 8:45 - Perception vs. Insight 15:15 - Is perception too powerful? 19:47 - Risk of locking information behind a roll 23:23 - Solutions to balance perception/insight 25:33 - Overrated / underrated 31:09 - New or unique skill ideas 42:15 - Favorite skills Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpg-podcast/id1834280069] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast] Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp [https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/] https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social] https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] See more more gaming & release information from Jay Underwood and his co-creators : https://www.tanukigames.org [https://www.tanukigames.org] See more book release and appearances from Sandra Rosner: https://www.sandrarosner.com [https://www.sandrarosner.com]

Episode 53 - I Want to See Your (Table) Manager

Some gaming nights are pure magic, while others can feel like herding cats with all the sudden breaks, interruptions, and immersion breaking habits. Join the 3RPG hosts as they discuss ideas for keeping your table both fun and orderly. Comments: We spent a stupid amount of time looking for the 'Snakes and Fire' PSA video mentioned in the intro, but the internet failed us. On the plus side, we now have free nightmares from seeing all the body horror they casually used in many of the other videos and commercials. (For the curious, and the vintage horror fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEddGK7C0IA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEddGK7C0IA]) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 5:20 - Managing your table, what does that mean? 9:15 - Time boundaries 12:43 - Breaks 17:06 - Phones, fidgets, and attention difficulties 27:46 - 3RPG Recommends: Monikers (board game) 35:29 - Keeping players engaged (and not breaking table rules) 44:55 - Humor vs. immersion breaking Want more 3RPG shenanigans? Find us on these additional platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zJvM6rd5uEBONxbO275bU?si=81e12a3931de40ab] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpasg-podcast/id1834280069 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3rpasg-podcast/id1834280069] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1229bb55-61b3-409b-94cb-e70cd3ad0161/3rpg-podcast] Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp [https://www.audible.com/podcast/3RPG-Podcast/B0FN1QQN6M?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp] Our socials: https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/threerpgpodcast/] https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/threerpg.bsky.social] https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink [https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThreeRPGPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]